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How to Survive a Plague

MOVIE • 2012

How to Survive a Plague

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A story of two coalitions – ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) – whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Despite having no scientific training, these self-made activists infiltrated the pharmaceutical industry and helped identify promising new drugs, moving them from experimental trials to patients in record time.

TMDB ★ 3.4/5Votes: 82
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Top Cast

Peter Staley

Peter Staley

Self

Larry Kramer

Larry Kramer

Self

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Iris Long

Self

Bob Rafsky

Bob Rafsky

Self

Mark Harrington

Mark Harrington

Self

Anthony Fauci

Anthony Fauci

Self

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David Barr

Self - Gay Rights Attorney

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Jim Eigo

Self

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Ann Northrop

Self - New York News Producer

David France

David France

Director

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Howard Gertler

Producer

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Woody Richman

Writer

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Tyler H. Walk

Writer

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Derek Wiesehahn

Director of Photography

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Film

Status

Released

Release

September 21, 2012

Runtime

109 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

$122,665